History of Saint Gabriel School

About Us

The Roger Ludlow Building on Spring Street was erected in 1893 and became Windsor High School until 1922. At that time, when the high school moved, it became Roger Ludlow (Elementary) School. In the spring of 1956, it was purchased for $22,000 by Rt. Rev. Monsignor Harold F. Daly and became Saint Gabriel School. St. Gabriel School opening on September 8, 1956 was the “fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Monsignor Daly and his parishioners.” St. Gabriel School opened with 4 Felician nuns, 1 lay teacher and students in five grades: Grades 1-5. Classes were limited to 42 students per grade. In that first year, students did not have to wear uniforms and the tuition was $35 for the first child and $5 each for the second and third child and no additional fee for each additional child. The “master plan” was to add 1 grade per year until a second class per grade level could be added through expansion. June 1960 marked the first 8th grade graduation, held on a Sunday afternoon at St. Gabriel Church. The 1959-60 school year marked the start of double classes, beginning with Grade 1 and adding a class (grade) per year. The 1966-67 school year opened with two classes at each grade level… 625 students in 16 classes. Of course, by this time many classes were located in the “new building” on Bloomfield Avenue. St. Gabriel School celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1981 with a weekend of events including a carnival, memorial tree planting, dinner-dance, Mass and class reunions and brunch. The 2023-24 school year marks the 68th year the school has been in existence.

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed